The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extreme heat wave conditions in various Odisha districts between March 14 and 18. A yellow alert has been issued, and people should be mindful of the severe temperatures.
According to the IMD, heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are expected in areas such as Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Mayurbhanj. Heat waves are also predicted in Sundargarh, Boudh, Bolangir, Balasore, Bhadrak, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sonepur, Kalahandi, and Gajapati.
Sundargarh, Boudh, Bolangir, and Malkangiri are predicted to have warm nights, while Khurda, Puri, Jajpur, and other coastal districts will see hot and humid weather.
The IMD has issued specific warnings for each day:
– March 15: Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Mayurbhanj.
– March 16: Heat wave conditions in Sundargarh, Boudh, Bolangir, and warm nights in Bolangir, Boudh, and Sundargarh.
– March 17: Heat wave conditions in Boudh and Sonepur, and warm nights in Boudh and Sonepur.
– March 18: Heat wave conditions in Boudh and Sambalpur, and hot and humid conditions in coastal districts.
People are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the heat wave.